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What could be causing me to break out (acne) while i'm dieting?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Detoxification: Dieting can release fat stored toxins. If you are losing weight too rapidly - you may be detoxifying too rapidly. Consider: - 1 hydrating well (at least 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day). 2. Talking with your provider about appropriate supplementation while dieting. 3. Going more slowly on the diet. Take care.

Answered 2/2/2013

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